Controls Engineer

About Us

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from strategy to commercialization. We combine deep domain expertise in manufacturing environments with a people‑centric leadership approach to serve the dynamic needs of our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries.

As a Controls Engineer you will join an industry‑leading team that supports and challenges you for growth. You will partner with seasoned leaders and technical specialists to deliver high‑quality control system integration solutions for automated manufacturing processes.

• Work individually and in teams to support capital projects and implement solutions for clients.
• Develop automation solutions by designing control systems, creating project documentation and drawings.
• Interface with project teams, clients, and vendors.
• Program PLCs (Rockwell) and HMIs (Factory Talk, Cimplicity, Wonderware, Ignition).
• Communicate plan progress to project stakeholders.
• Manage project deliverables to agreed budget, schedule, and scope.
• Support site installation, checkout, and startup of automated manufacturing processes.
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening client and team relationships.

• Track record of proficiency in control systems, troubleshooting, and high‑intensity environments.
• Minimum three years of direct experience as a controls engineer working on automated processes or system integration in a food, beverage, consumer health product, or other industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in creating and designing automation control systems (PLC, SCADA).
• Good understanding of industrial control panel design and fabrication (UL508A).
• Good understanding of instrumentation and controls (I&C).
• Solid understanding of engineering documentation (P&IDs, process flow diagram, standard operating procedures).
• Experience with field instrumentation, control system installation, and configuration.
• Familiarity with machine safety applications, electrical power distribution, and control panel design.
• Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations.
• Willingness to travel for project requirements including installation, startup activities, client and company‑sponsored meetings, trainings, and industry seminars.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering or similar technical field (preferred).

Barry‑Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening, and/or skills assessments.